Esporotricose e promoção de saúde - desafios para a saúde pública em Ituiutaba, Pontal do Triângulo Mineiro

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a disease caused by fungi of the genus Sporothrix, primarily affecting the skin but capable of spreading to other areas of the body. Transmission occurs through contact with materials contaminated by spores, such as soil and plants, or through scratches and bites from animals, particularly cats, which are the main transmitters of the disease. This study aims to investigate the presence of sporotrichosis, an emerging zoonosis in Brazil, using secondary data collected in the city of Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais. Additionally, it evaluates students' knowledge about the disease and its transmission routes. Veterinary care companies in the municipality were contacted to gather information on registered cases, allowing for the evaluation of data from 2018 to 2024, and to identify potential gaps in diagnosis and treatment due to a lack of knowledge about the disease. Furthermore, a questionnaire was administered to students of biological sciences, veterinary medicine, and other fields to measure understanding of the disease among different academic groups. Epidemiological data were extracted from scientific articles to gather national information on the progression of sporotrichosis in recent years.